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Vedantu has curated the Class 9 latest Sample Paper 2 for International General Knowledge Olympiad (IGKO) here. Students can download all PDFs of IGKO Sample Papers for Class 9 for free and prepare for the exam. All the IGKO Sample Papers are prepared by subject experts from Vedantu as per the latest pattern given by Science Olympiad Foundation. These sample papers for IGKO 2024 are very useful if you are preparing for the International General Knowledge Olympiad exam 2024. If you want to build a very strong foundation for IGKO, download this PDF of IGKO Sample Paper 2 with Answers for Class 9.Â
The SOF is the parent body that conducts this competitive examination of the International General Knowledge Olympiad, wherein students from Classes 1 to 10 can participate. As the name of the exam suggests, the paper is based on general awareness and knowledge of current affairs. Read the IGKO Exam Overview below.
Full Exam Name | International General Knowledge Olympiad |
Short Exam Name | IGKO |
Conducting Body | Science Olympiad Foundation |
Frequency of Conduct | Once a year |
Exam Level | Matriculate |
Mode of Application | Offline |
Application Fee (General) | Rs. 125/- (Online) |
Exam Duration | 1 Hour |
Results | TBA |
Class | Syllabus | Achievers Section |
9 | Plants and Animals, Our Environment, Science and Technology, India and the World, Social Studies, Language, Literature and Media, Sports, Quantitative Aptitude and Logical Reasoning, Current Affairs, Life Skills (Empathy, Effective Communication, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Coping with Stress, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Managing Emotions, Self-awareness). | HOTS from Syllabus |
SOF IGKO | ||||
Class | Section | No. of Questions | Marks Allotment Per Question | Total Marks |
5th to 10th | General Awareness | 30 | 1 | 30 |
Current Affairs | 10 | 1 | 10 | |
Life Skills | 5 | 1 | 5 | |
Achievers Section | 5 | 3 | 15 | |
Grand Total | 50 | 60 |
Students can access IGKO Sample papers 2 from below for Class 1 to 10:
It helps the students to understand the Exam pattern and the difficulty level of the exam.
The IGKO Sample Paper provides students with information about the various sections of the main exam which helps them with a basic idea of the type of questions asked in each section.
It helps the students to know current affairs which will help in understanding current affairs.
Students can plan and work on their preparation in a better way.
Students can prepare for Class 9 IGKO 2024 with the Sample Question Papers provided by Vedantu. All questions from these sample papers are solved by subject experts who have years of experience. Students can use these to assess their preparation level for the IGKO exam. Read the entire article to know more about IGKO 2024.
1. Is the IGKO exam considered difficult?
The syllabus of IGKO may seem very vast and indefinite but it isn’t as difficult as it may appear. Simple habits like reading the newspaper daily, watching the news or even just listening to the audio newspaper can help you build your General Knowledge. You can even study in groups and play fun gk quizzes with your friends. If you prepare thoroughly, the exam shouldn’t seem difficult.
2. What is the syllabus for IGKO for Class 9?
The syllabus includes a wide range of topics such as quantitative aptitude and reasoning, entertainment, sports, earth, environment, life skills, current affairs etc. Students must be aware of the latest news to get knowledge about current affairs. Students must read the newspaper daily to increase their knowledge about current affairs. Students must read books on general knowledge to prepare for the exam. The IGKO exam can help students enhance their general knowledge, life skills and prepare for other competitive exams as well.
3. How can I prepare for IGKO for Class 9?
Students have to enhance their general knowledge skills to prepare for Class 9. Apart from small habits to pick up general knowledge everyday, students can also practise sample papers for IGKO for Class 9 available on Vedantu. The sample paper can help students understand the pattern and type of questions asked in the exam. They will also get an idea about the topics that are important to prepare for the IGKO exam for Class 9.Â
4. How many questions are there in IGKO for Class 9?
There are 50 questions in total which must be answered in an hour for 60 Marks. All questions are multiple choice questions and there is no negative marking. Students must try to answer all questions to score well. Students must read the questions carefully before choosing an answer. Students must practice sample papers for increasing their speed and accuracy in the exam.
5. How do I check my result for the IGKO for Class 9?
Students can check their results on the official website of SOF. The result is declared 4-6 weeks later. They can visit the result section of the official website and enter their details to receive the result. Students have to fill in their details such as roll number to see the result. Total marks obtained and their overall rank in the exam will be mentioned. The concerned authority also sends the result to the participating schools who will also announce their result.